Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Cordless screwdrivers: read some reviews and buy one!

I am recommending that everyone on the internet should get themselves a cordless screwdriver. These little tools are such a blessing for people who occasionally need to assemble some furniture, hand up pictures and shelves, or anything else that requires light screw fastening or drilling. I want to get the word out about cordless screwdrivers because I think that most people aren’t even aware that they exist. I for sure didn’t know about them before I did some research on the internet and stumble on them. It is actually quite funny that I was content with using my manual screwdrivers because I thought that the only other way to do it was to use a drill. Obviously I didn’t want that since they are way too bulky and powerful to screw in a small screw. Not to mention a drill’s excessive weight that would kinda defeat the purpose of switching from a manual screwdriver. After all, it’s about making the job easier and more pleasant – and weight is an important factor.

After reading a lot of cordless screwdriver reviews and product descriptions, it was clear to me that most models didn’t weigh much more than those manual screwdrivers with the bit stored in the handle. Many even have the feature of angling the handle to make it easier to reach tough spots. Here are some that were on my buying short-list:

The Black and Decker PD600 cordless screwdriver

What I liked most about this tool was that it is really cheap while still being fairly powerful with a 6 volt battery. It has a dual speed setting to give you the option of easily drilling holes at a fast speed and fastening screws at slower speeds. The speed can further be controlled with the 23 position clutch. Also, it has a handle that can be locked at three different angles for access to tight areas. Another neat feature is the integrated light so you can always perfectly see what you are doing. The downside to this cordless screwdriver is that it is a bit big, and the plastic casing is not very strudy.

The Dewalt DW920K 7.2 volt cordless screwdriver

This tool is just hardcore! You can throw this thing around and it wouldn’t budge. It is made of very strong plastic and metal parts so you’ll never have to worry about damaging it. It also has a lot of power with its 500 RPM and 80 in./lbs. of torque motor, powered by a 7.2 volt battery. This obviously comes at a price – the DW920K is about three times the price of the Black and Decker PD600. For many people the Dewalt is too much, but if you like good quality products, then this is the cordless screwdriver for you.

The Milwaukee 4 volt lithium ion cordless screwdriver

This tool is really cool because it runs on lithium ion batteries. Most cordless screwdrivers run on NiCad batteries, which is an older technology. Lithium ions provide longer run times and longer battery life. The tool itself is also very nice with its two speed 600 RPM max. motor. The build quality also comes pretty close to that of the Dewalt DW920K.

There are many more models to choose from, so I suggest that you read the best cordless screwdriver reviews to see for yourself. I recommend going to amazon.com since they sell a lot of them, and the product pages often have some informative customer reviews. They usually have the best prices tool. I hope that you will also enjoy the many benefits of a cordless screwdriver in the near future.

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